Thursday’s briefing: Liverpool marches on and Arsenal faces another setback
Runaway leaders Liverpool continued their relentless march towards the Premier League title by moving 13 points clear with a 2-0 win over Newcastle.
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Arsenal’s dwindling title hopes suffer further blow with goalless draw at Forest
Toothless Arsenal dropped more points in their increasingly futile chase of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League after being held to a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal draw at Forest in another blow to their slim title hopes
NOTTINGHAM, England : Arsenal’s faint title hopes dimmed even further after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Nottingham Forest despite dominating Wednesday's encounter at the City Ground between the second and third-placed teams in the Premier League.
Relentless Liverpool climb 13 points clear with 2-0 win over Newcastle
LIVERPOOL, England : Leaders Liverpool continued their relentless march towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday, moving 13 points clear thanks to goals in each half from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.
SEC Nine-Game Conference Schedule Is Going To Change A Lot
As part of the discussion around College Football Playoff expansion, the SEC has reportedly been discussing adjusting their conference schedules. For years, most power conferences have played nine conference games, while the SEC has played eight.
Man City face fight to qualify for Champions League, says Guardiola
MANCHESTER, England : Manchester City's eighth Premier League defeat of the season at home to Liverpool on Sunday left Pep Guardiola's side 20 points off the pace set by their opponents but of more immediate concern is making sure they qualify for the Champions League.
Newcastle's Howe says players failed to manage the game despite win
NEWCASTLE, England : Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said his side failed to manage the game as they were left to hold on for a 4-3 victory over visiting Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday, despite dominating the first half to lead 4-1 at the break.
Nottm Forest felled by Isak as Newcastle bolster top four bid
NEWCASTLE: Newcastle blew Nottingham Forest away with four goals in 11 minutes as Alexander Isak’s double inspired a vital 4-3 win in the race to finish in the Premier League’s top four. Eddie Howe’s side recovered from Callum Hudson-Odoi’s early opener to run riot with a first half goal spree at St. James’ Park on Sunday. Lewis Miley bagged Newcastle’s equalizer, sparking an astonishing spell of dominance as Jacob Murphy put the hosts ahead. Isak netted twice in less than two minutes to reach 50 Premier League goals and leave Forest in tatters. The Sweden striker has 19 league goals this season, taking him level with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in second place behind Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in this season’s scoring chart. Nikola Milenkovic and Ryan Yates scored for Forest in the second half, but it was too late for an incredible escape act. After three defeats in their previous four league games, fifth-placed Newcastle are back in the hunt to qualify for next season’s Champions League via a top four finish. The Magpies are behind fourth-placed Manchester City on goal difference, with third-placed Forest just three points above them. “I’m trying to control my thoughts and stay positive.